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Urban Retro - Distressed t-shirts that look as though you've had them for years.T-shirts with vintage ads, products and posters from the 1800's to 1930's.

 

Travel and Entertainment 

Vintage travel posters, theater posters and circus posters. All with a distressed look for a more aged retro feel.

Visit the Zoo - Elephant 

Circa 1936


Visit the Zoo - Elephant
Visit the Zoo is a vintage poster from 1936. This retro t-shirt has a distressed look as though you've had it for years.

$27.99

Product Description:
Jazz up your ordinary T-shirt collection with our sexy rendition of the classic ringer. Contrasting neck and sleeve bands with a contoured cut that flatters a woman's curves. Very Fitted. Size up for a semi-fitted look.

# 8 colors to choose from
# 5.8 oz. 100% preshrunk ring-spun baby rib cotton
# Contoured fashion fit
# 3/4" neck and sleeve binding
# Durable double-stitched seams and bottom hem
# 100% satisfaction guarantee

Betty Cole Circus 

circa 1903


Betty Cole Circus
Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus. A vintage circus poster from 1903. This retro t-shirt has a distressed look as though you've had it for years.

$33.99

Product Description:
Heavyweight and high-quality, our Gildan UltraCotton long sleeve tee fits just right. Available in a wide variety of sizes from Kids S - Adult 5XL (in select colors).

# 12 dark colors and 9 light colors to choose from
# 6.1 oz. 100% preshrunk cotton jersey fabric
# Seamless collar
# Durable double-stitched seams and bottom hem
# 100% satisfaction guarantee

Safari 

circa 1930


Safari
Safari. A vintage travel poster from the 1930's for Africa. This retro t-shirt has a distressed look it's as though you've had it for years.

$24.99

Product Description:
Our 100% cotton Women's T-shirt is specifically tailored to her feminine form. Features a slightly slimmer cut, shorter length, and shorter sleeves when compared to our standard T-shirt.

# 3 dark colors and 8 light colors to choose from
# 5.6 oz. 100% preshrunk cotton jersey fabric
# Tapered sleeves
# Seamless collarette
# Durable double-stitched seams and bottom hem
# 100% satisfaction guarantee

Bill Cody 

circa 1899 - Shown on our mousepad


Bill Cody
William Frederick "Buffalo Bill" Cody was an American soldier, bison hunter and showman. One of the most colorful figures of the Old West, and famous for his shows . A vintage poster from 1899. The design has a lightly distressed appearance for a more aged look.

$18.99

Product Description:
Jazz up your desk with our durable cloth topped mouse pad. Rubber backing prevents slipping and sliding while the ultra fine surface improves mouse tracking.

* 1/4" thickness
* Machine washable
* Perfect for optical, laser, or roller mice
* 100% satisfaction guarantee

Brands and Products 

Ads and posters for perfume, gum, bicycles and more from 1823 to the 1900's.

Beer of the Muse 

circa 1890's - Shown on our jumbo tote bag


Beer of the Muse
Alphonse Mucha is the best known Art Nouveau artist of his time. This beer ad is from the 1890's and has a lightly distressed look for a more aged appearance.

$27.99

Product Description:
Our jumbo-sized tote bag has enough room to carry everything your busy lifestyle demands. High quality 100% cotton canvas with a squared-off bottom and long natural web handles.

* 12 oz. 100% cotton canvas
* 20" width x 14.5" height x 4.5" deep
* Natural fabric color
* 100% satisfaction guarantee

Austin Forest Flower Cologne 

circa 1908


Austens
Austen's Forest Flower Cologne is a vintage fragrance advertisement from 1908. This design has a lightly distressed look as though you've had it for years.

$28.99

Product Description:
Made of super soft baby ribbed cotton, our spaghetti tank from Bella features a slim body and thin, feminine straps. Perfect for layering. Very Fitted. Size up for a semi-fitted look.

# 6 colors to choose from
# 5.8 oz. 100% preshrunk ring-spun baby rib cotton
# 3/8" binding finish on neck and straps
# Contoured fashion fit
# 100% satisfaction guarantee

Sandeman Port 

circa 1920's


Sandeman
Sandeman Port and Sherry vintage advertisement from the 1920's. The design has a lightly distressed look for a more aged appearance.

$33.99

Product Description:
Heavyweight and high-quality, our Gildan UltraCotton long sleeve tee fits just right. Available in a wide variety of sizes from Kids S - Adult 5XL (in select colors).

# 12 dark colors and 9 light colors to choose from
# 6.1 oz. 100% preshrunk cotton jersey fabric
# Seamless collar
# Durable double-stitched seams and bottom hem
# 100% satisfaction guarantee

Rajah Coffee 

circa 1899


Rajah Coffee
Rajah is a vintage advertisement for Rajah Coffee from 1899. The design has a lightly distressed look as though you've had it for years.

$33.99

Product Description:
Our 100% cotton Women's T-shirt is specifically tailored to her feminine form. Features a slightly slimmer cut, shorter length, and shorter sleeves when compared to our standard T-shirt.

# 3 dark colors and 8 light colors to choose from
# 5.6 oz. 100% preshrunk cotton jersey fabric
# Tapered sleeves
# Seamless collarette
# Durable double-stitched seams and bottom hem
# 100% satisfaction guarantee

Fruits and Flowers 

Vintage seed packets, crate labels and advertisements

Iris Seed Packet 


Iris Seed Packet
Iris Seed Packet. This design is reminiscent of vintage seed packets from the 1930's. This retro t-shirt has a distressed look as though you've owned it for years.

$28.99

Product Description:
Made of super soft baby ribbed cotton, our Bella tank top feels perfect against your skin. Sporty yet sexy with a form-fitting, contoured cut that flatters a woman's curves. Very Fitted. Size up for a semi-fitted look.

# 4 colors to choose from
# 5.8 oz. 100% preshrunk ring-spun baby rib cotton
# 3/8" finished self binding on strap and armhole
# Coverstitched 3/4" bottom baby hem
# Contoured fashion fit
# 100% satisfaction guarantee

Lemon Sale - circa 1897 

Shown on our large cutting board


Lemon Sale
Special Sale 23 Lemon St. is a vintage advertisement from 1897. This retro design has a distressed look for a more aged appearance.

$32.99

Product Description:
Spice up the kitchen with our ultra-premium glass cutting board. Can also be used as a hot plate, serving tray, cheese board, bread board, or place mat. The photo-quality printing is permanently embedded into the back of the tempered glass. Non-skid feet protect the counter and keep the cutting board firmly in place. Makes an excellent gift that will be cherished for years to come.

* 8" x 11" overall size, 3/16" thick
* Dishwasher safe
* Scratch resistant textured surface
* Odor and stain proof
* 100% satisfaction guarantee

Upland Pride - circa 1930 

Shown on our kids t-shirt


Upland Pride
Upland Pride with a large red rose is a vintage orange crate label from 1930. The design has a lightly distressed look as though you've had it for years.

$29.99

Product Description:
The kids version of our most popular adult T-shirt. Same heavyweight fabric and high quality construction in smaller sizes.

# 10 dark colors and 11 light colors to choose from
# 6.1 oz. 100% preshrunk cotton jersey fabric
# Seamless collar
# Durable double-stitched seams and bottom hem
# 100% satisfaction guarantee

Vintage Tobacco Labels 

Vintage cigar and cigarette labels and advertisements.

Golden Eagle Tobacco - circa 1900's 

Shown on our 100% cotton t-shirt


Golden Eagle Tobacco
Golden Eagle Tobacco is a vintage cigarette poster from the 1900's. This retro t-shirt has a distressed look as though you've had it for years.

$29.99

Product Description:
Heavyweight and high-quality, our Gildan UltraCotton tee fits just right. Available in our widest variety of sizes from Kids XS - Adult 5XL (in select colors).

# 15 dark colors and 16 light colors to choose from
# 6.1 oz. 100% preshrunk cotton jersey fabric
# Seamless collar
# Durable double-stitched seams and bottom hem
# 100% satisfaction guarantee

Nickle Movement Cigars 

circa 1900's


Nickle Movement Cigars
Nickel Movement Cigars is a vintage tobacco advertisement from the 1900's. The design has a lightly distressed appearance as though you've had it for years.

$33.99

Product Description:
Heavyweight and high-quality, our Gildan UltraCotton long sleeve tee fits just right. Available in a wide variety of sizes (in select colors).

# 12 dark colors and 9 light colors to choose from
# 6.1 oz. 100% preshrunk cotton jersey fabric
# Seamless collar
# Durable double-stitched seams and bottom hem
# 100% satisfaction guarantee

Harlequine Cigarettes 

circa 1938


Harlequin cigarettes
Harlequin is a vintage cigarette poster from 1938. This retro t-shirt has a distressed look as though you've had it for years.

$28.99

Product Description:
Our youth-inspired girly baseball tee from Bella is one of our top-selling ladies garments. Contrasting neck and 3/4 length sleeves with a form-fitting, contoured cut that flatters a woman's curves. Very Fitted. Size up for a semi-fitted look.

# 9 colors to choose from
# 5.8 oz. 100% preshrunk ring-spun baby rib cotton
# Contoured fashion fit
# 3/8" neck binding
# Coverstitched 3/4" bottom baby hem and sleeve opening
# 100% satisfaction guarantee

Health and Safety 

Vintage Posters and pamphlets.

Duck and Cover 

circa 1951


Duck and Cover
Here's one for the baby boomers. Bert the Turtle says Duck and Cover. This Civil Defense pamphlet was released in 1951 to educate in the event of an atomic explosion. Unfortunately, the hydrogen bomb was invented in 1952 which made this advise worthless.

$24.99

Product Description:
When plain just won't do, jazz up your ordinary T-shirt collection with our retro-cool ringer T-shirt. Heavyweight and high quality construction.

# 9 colors to choose from
# 6.1 oz. 100% preshrunk cotton jersey fabric
# Contrasting neck and sleeve bands
# Durable double-stitched seams and bottom hem
# 100% satisfaction guarantee

Don't Mix "Em 

circa 1936


Don't Mix "Em
Don't Mix 'Em with a scull behind the whiskey bottle and the gasoline pump is a vintage government safety poster from 1936. This retro t-shirt has a distressed look as though you've had it for years.

$24.99

Product Description:
Heavyweight and high-quality, our Gildan UltraCotton tee fits just right. Available in our widest variety of sizes from Kids XS - Adult 5XL (in select colors).

# 15 dark colors and 16 light colors to choose from
# 6.1 oz. 100% preshrunk cotton jersey fabric
# Seamless collar
# Durable double-stitched seams and bottom hem
# 100% satisfaction guarantee

Patriotic 

Vintage posters from WWI, WWII

Be Patriotic 

circa 1917


Be Patriotic
Be Patriotic is a vintage war poster from 1917. Depicting a woman dressed in the American flag and reaching out to you to be patriotic. This retro t-shirt has a distressed look as though you've had it for years.

$25.99

Product Description:
The finest women's tee on the planet. Made with smooth, soft jersey cotton that looks and feels perfect against your skin. Features a form-fitting, contoured cut that flatters a woman's curves. Fitted. Size up for a semi-fitted look.

# 4 colors to choose from
# 5 oz. 100% preshrunk lightweight fine jersey cotton combed for softness and comfort
# 5/8" baby rib stretchable collar for comfort and durability
# Coverstitched 3/4" bottom hem and sleeve opening
# Contoured fashion fit
# 100% satisfaction guarantee

The Red Star 

circa 1918


The Red Star
The Red Star was an organization that supported the horses of WWI. This poster from 1918 appeals to the citizens to help with the care of sick and wounded horses in the U.S.Service. The design has a lightly distressed look as though you've had it for years.

$29.99

Product Description:
Our 100% cotton Women's T-shirt is specifically tailored to her feminine form. Features a slightly slimmer cut, shorter length, and shorter sleeves when compared to our standard T-shirt.

# 3 dark colors and 8 light colors to choose from
# 5.6 oz. 100% preshrunk cotton jersey fabric
# Tapered sleeves
# Seamless collarette
# Durable double-stitched seams and bottom hem
# 100% satisfaction guarantee

Alphonse Mucha 

circa 1890's


Alphonse Mucha
Alphonse Mucha is the best known Art Nouveau artist of his time. This art is from the 1890's and has a lightly distressed look for a more aged appearance.

$28.99

Product Description:
Heavyweight and high-quality, our Gildan UltraCotton long sleeve tee fits just right. Available in a wide variety of sizes from Kids S - Adult 5XL (in select colors).

# 9 light colors and 12 dark colors to choose from
# 6.1 oz. 100% preshrunk cotton jersey fabric
# Seamless collar
# Durable double-stitched seams and bottom hem
# 100% satisfaction guarantee

Only God can make a tree 

circa 1905


Only God can make a tree
Only God can make a tree is a vintage government poster from 1905. The design has a lightly distressed appearance as though you've had it for years.

$28.99

Product Description:
Our jumbo-sized tote bag has enough room to carry everything your busy lifestyle demands. High quality 100% cotton canvas with a squared-off bottom and long natural web handles.

* 12 oz. 100% cotton canvas
* 20" width x 14.5" height x 4.5" deep
* Natural fabric color
* 100% satisfaction guarantee

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